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Current cycle deadline: April 30, 2026. Recurring program - past winners awarded since 2020.
Galaxy Grant is a ,750 award from Hidden Star designed to support women and minority business owners. The grant is free to apply for, making it especially accessible to underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking startup or growth capital. Applicants must identify as women or members of a minority group operating a business.
The application deadline is April 30th, 2026. This grant provides a meaningful financial boost without the barrier of application fees, encouraging diverse business owners to pursue funding for operations, marketing, inventory, or other business needs.
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Powered by Hidden Star 501(c)(3) Deadline: April 30th, 2026 $3,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply! Apply for a chance to win our $3,500 Galaxy Grant, brought to you by Hidden Star, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that has been supporting women & minority business owners for over 9 years. Only takes 30 seconds to apply!
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org. Regardless of Where You Are In Your Small Business Journey, Galaxy Grants Are For You! New, Experienced, or Aspiring.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women and minority small business owners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Galaxy Grant are due July 31, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Galaxy Grant is funded by Hidden Star. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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